Sonic.EXE: THE DISASTER MANIA Guide: Warning before you play
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OverviewSonic.EXE: THE DISASTER MANIA is a horror survival game for up to eight players. You either play as a Survivor trying to reach the escape ring before time runs out, or as an EXE hunting down every last player. This guide covers both roles, what to expect from the game's modes and features, and a few things worth knowing before you jump in.
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Warning before you play
Warn
Flashing light effects appear throughout the game. If you are sensitive to flickering visuals, or if you start to feel unwell during a session, step away and rest.
Survivor goal and basic approach
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Survivors win if at least one player makes it out through the escape ring — the whole team does not need to escape. That means staying mobile and avoiding the EXE until the ring shows up, then making a run for it.
- Stay moving keep distance between yourself and the EXE as you navigate the map.
- Wait out the ring the escape ring does not appear immediately, so surviving the early pressure is the hardest part.
- Watch for the ring the moment the escape ring appears, head toward it as fast as you can.
- Fight back if you need to Survivors can kill the EXE, so engaging is a real option, not just a last resort.
EXE goal and basic approach
Step
The EXE wins either by taking out all Survivors before the escape ring appears, or by preventing anyone from reaching it once it does.
- Search the map Survivors spread out, so patrol actively rather than staying in one spot.
- Chase down targets once you spot a Survivor, commit to the chase and close the gap.
- Eliminate them make contact with a Survivor to take them out of the round.
Features worth knowing about
Tips
The game ships with several maps, so the layout changes from round to round. Skins let you change how your character looks, and because there is no character lock, multiple players can pick the same character at the same time.
- Skins are available for characters if you want to change their appearance.
- No character lock means you and a friend can run the same character in the same match.
- Various game modes are available, giving rounds different rules beyond the standard survival setup.
- New EXEs and new Survivors have been added beyond what the original game included.
Private server commands
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Private server owners get access to admin commands through the in-game chat. Type /commands in chat to pull up the full list of what is available. One notable option available in private servers is the Survivor EXE setting.
- Type /commands in chat to see the complete list of admin commands.
- The Survivor EXE option can be enabled through the private server admin tools.
Glossary
Glossary- EXE
- The pursuing role in each match, based on Sonic-related horror characters; the EXE's goal is to stop all Survivors from escaping.
- Survivor
- The role that tries to stay alive and reach the escape ring before being caught by the EXE.
- Escape ring
- A ring that appears at some point during the match; Survivors must reach it to win the round.
- Survivor EXE
- A special setting available only in private servers.
- Character lock
- A restriction that would prevent two players from picking the same character — this game has no such restriction.
Common questions
FAQDoes every Survivor need to escape for the Survivors to win?
No. If even one Survivor reaches the escape ring, the Survivor team wins.
Can Survivors actually fight back against the EXE?
Yes — Survivors have the ability to kill the EXE. This is one of the features added on top of the original game.
How many players can join one match?
Up to eight players can be in a single session.
Can two friends pick the same character?
Yes. There is no character lock in this game, so multiple players can choose the same character in the same match without any restriction.
How do I see what admin commands are available in my private server?
Type /commands in the in-game chat and a list of available commands will appear.
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